Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-07-02

despair combined, and carries with it most de-
pressing influence. The thrift embodied In 1t Is
Praiseworthy, 1t combines usefulness with econ
Omy. II Is durable and saves dressmakers' bills
but there are so many pretty materials nova
days which, If woman can make up in simple
anu pretty style with her own hands, she can put
TO varied and becoming uses that are not worth
the cost put into them by a dressmaker. There
are so many adaptations OF pretty ideas: so much
that Is refined and original in the way OF treat
nent and trimming that deft fingers can apply to
simple forms and fabrics were the arts OF decora-
tive needlework put by individuals into their own
clothing.
Amateur dressmaking has attained a high de-
gree OF perfection in England, and both this and
professional dressmakfng has been stimulated by
the recent annual exhibition Of practical and
tistic dressmakng, which have received 1attaTtng
attention from both press and public some col
fege-bred and well-bOrn women have been added
bringing science and art to bear upon dress de-
signing and dreSSmaking The serious purpose in
THIS, ana the educated taste that Is brought to
pear upon IT. has already exerted a noticeable
effect upon the dress OF Englishwomen, and will
in time make them the best dressed instead Of the
worst dressed women in the world Already they
are the only civilized women who dare to be orig
inal-
BATHING COSTUMES.
There are no rows OF bathing houses along this
part OF the Atlantic coast and at first sight 1t
would seem as II the Inhabitants did not avail
themselves of their opportunities But nearer &C
quaintance shows the bath houses attached to
each cottage, the distance between them and the
beach being only 'little rum The fact, how
ever accounts for the completeness OF the bathing
costumes and their length Of sleeve and trouser.
The fashionable cut follows the European models
OF late, and gives short sleeve and leg reaching
only alittle below the knee But thiSStyle, which
serves very well abroad, where the bathing ma
chimes are wheeled into the water and the sun is
usually yelled, is very much out OF place where
walk OF some distance has to be taken, often In
br0iling sun and with a public highway at the
back, from which the beach and the batherS are
distinctly visible.
Few now make their own bathing dresses; they
can buy them cheaper-about $3.50 EACH includ-
ing cap, but not shoes. These, however, In the
usual white duck, only add 90 or 10 cents to the
cost, and are necessity here. The style OF the
dresses IS uniform, the only variation being the
length OF sleeve and leg before referred TO. They
consist OF two pieces, blouse overdress with
belt and trousers, and cap OF oiled silk or cotton;
but gypsy straw hat, tied down, may be substt-
tuted Tor this.
The colOrs are lighter than formerly-cream
flannel Is more used-9nd light grey with red or
blue braid for mounting The legs OF the trousers
are frequently striped at the sides with three
OF halI-nch BRAID but they have no border at the
bottom. The three rows OF cOlOred braid are re-
peated each side OF the front and upon the collar
and cuffs new idea is TO make the sleeves like
mems shirt sleeves; but these are not yet in the
shops. JENNY JUNE.